Senior Software Engineer, Backend

About the Opportunity:

The organization is a leading safety technology platform focused on proactive crime prevention and security. This team connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. The role of Senior Software Engineer is fully remote (USA only) and centers on designing and building scalable backend systems using Go, distributed backend systems, and PostgreSQL. The position calls for strong technical ownership, collaboration, and a focus on backend architecture and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Go microservices

• Architect and maintain distributed backend systems

• Optimize and manage PostgreSQL databases

• Participate in API and service architecture reviews

• Contribute to platform architecture and code quality initiatives

• Lead performance optimization efforts for databases and services

• Act as a technical lead for mid-sized Go microservice projects

• Collaborate with team members and key stakeholders

• Communicate effectively in a remote, asynchronous work environment

Requirements:

• 3+ years of PostgreSQL experience (querying, schema design, performance tuning)

• 3+ years of database architecture experience

• 8+ years of backend development experience, including at least 4+ years using Go in production

• Experience with message queues, pub/sub systems, or event-driven architectures

• Deep knowledge of Go internals and concurrency patterns

• Expertise in profiling and optimizing Go applications for latency and throughput

• Experience designing REST and gRPC APIs consumed by multiple clients/services

• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Compensation:

• Starting salary between $171,000 and $200,000

• Stock options included

• Base salary determined by experience, education/training, and market indicators

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible PTO plus 11 company holidays

• Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA match

• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave; additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time for birthing parents

• Fertility & family benefits, including up to $50,000 for eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses

• Mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools

• Caregiver support services

• Access to tax advisors for equity and tax planning

• Employee resource groups for community and belonging

• $150/month work-from-home stipend

• $250/year productivity stipend for learning and wellness resources

• One-time $750 home office stipend

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